Economic Growth
Debate between Chris Kane and Emma Reynolds(2Â weeks, 4Â days ago)
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Chris Kane (Stirling and Strathallan) (Lab)
Like many parents all over the country, this month, my wife and I will drop off our child at university for the first time—in this instance, to begin an engineering degree. What assessment has the Minister made of the economic benefits of helping more young people into secure work? What assurance can she give all our young people starting in education or training this month that the Labour Government are alive to their fears about rising costs, technological changes and global uncertainty, and are working hard to ensure that economic conditions mean that they have a job when it is time for them to enter the jobs market?
Emma Reynolds
The Government are on the side of young people—both young graduates and those who pursue technical education. As the Prime Minister set out in his first two weeks in power, we want to ensure parity between technical education and university education, and to drive good growth in every postcode, including in my hon. Friend’s constituency.